question about Supplements?

lokecheer
lokecheer Posts: 43 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Is it Absolutely necessary to take supplements, like the P90x recovery formula, or shakeology?

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  • Docmahi
    Docmahi Posts: 1,603 Member
    absolutely not
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Is it Absolutely necessary to take supplements, like the P90x recovery formula, or shakeology?

    No and those are two avg to below avg supplements anyways
  • ashleybreanna13
    ashleybreanna13 Posts: 249 Member
    I dont take any supplements and I am still losing fat/gaining muscle.
    I just watch my calorie intake and start each day with some Orange Juice and a little protein powder that I bought at Wal-mart.
    Anything that costs that much (like shakeology) isn't worth it to me, as I feel they are just trying to make a butt ton of money and fool people. My opinion though :)
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    Is it Absolutely necessary to take supplements, like the P90x recovery formula, or shakeology?

    Short answer: no.




    Long answer: nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • dieselbyte
    dieselbyte Posts: 733 Member
    Yes. Shakeology and the P90x recovery formula are vital supplements that must be taken. It is the only way the creators and coaches can make money and feed their children. Not taking those supplements would take money out of their pockets, which in turn would make it next to impossible to feed their children. So, do it for the children. Unless you don't like children... Do you hate children?
  • howardheilweil
    howardheilweil Posts: 604 Member
    Yes. Shakeology and the P90x recovery formula are vital supplements that must be taken. It is the only way the creators and coaches can make money and feed their children. Not taking those supplements would take money out of their pockets, which in turn would make it next to impossible to feed their children. So, do it for the children. Unless you don't like children... Do you hate children?
    Beautifully said. We must think of the children.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Yes. Shakeology and the P90x recovery formula are vital supplements that must be taken. It is the only way the creators and coaches can make money and feed their children. Not taking those supplements would take money out of their pockets, which in turn would make it next to impossible to feed their children. So, do it for the children. Unless you don't like children... Do you hate children?

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  • treesloth
    treesloth Posts: 162 Member
    Is it Absolutely necessary to take supplements, like the P90x recovery formula, or shakeology?

    Do you have any reason to believe that you're nutritionally (micro or macro) deficient? If so, have at it, but shop around... you can almost certainly fill that need for lower cost.
  • lokecheer
    lokecheer Posts: 43 Member
    okay, what about insight on the cheaper versions of supplements? worth taking?
  • treesloth
    treesloth Posts: 162 Member
    I think so, mainly because if you just need to tweak one or two things you're not getting on a regular basis, you can get just those things. I find the MFP reports helpful for that. Pick your micronutrient and see how the graph looks. If you're consistently below the line, consider a dietary change or supplement. Otherwise, you should be good, although it's usually a pretty good idea to give your doctor a chance to look over your intake and offer professional commentary as well.

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